Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Pure expression of nebbiolo from le Langhe
Marvellous transparent ruby colour, bright and shiny.
Cherry, talc powder, rose petals and typical lipstick.
Tannin is nearly solved and never disturbing.
Long and pleasant
The good vintage is definitely a plus. — a month ago

Willem Booij

9.5

Yes, the old lady did it again!! This oak-aged Vernaccia is marvellous. Nuts and dried yellow fruit are in a perfect harmony swirling together trough my nose 🤣 this is a rich Asian spiced wine. One of my al time favourites, grap some if you can❤️ — 2 years ago

Jeff Choy

9.0

After decanting for a while, this wine was a marvellous blend of being smooth, rich and fruity. I can’t imagine how delightful this vintage will be in another 5 years time. — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

As per previous notes. Dense crimson in colour. Cedar, blackberry and geranium. To borrow HH’s phrase “effortless style”. Demonstrates why Coonawarra’s red dirt is marvellous for Cabernet. 96% Cabernet 4% Petit Verdot. The Tally is the top Cuvée from Balnaves. Rich, medium to full bodied. — 4 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.5

Marvellous
Vibrant, clean, easy drinking, complex, long
Top class pinot from Downunder
Joshua is not anymore an emerging star, but he shines of his own light — 4 months ago

Deborah M

9.5

2021 Chateau Simone is from just outside Aix-en-Provence (an area I know well from my cycling adventures). Jean-François Rougier is a 7th generation winemaker running Chateau Simone. This Rosé is a complex blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Syrah, Manosquin, Castet, Carignan, Cab Sauv & Muscat Noir. This is hands down the best pink wine I have ever had. — a year ago

Mary Wilson

9.0

OK, most people probably don’t drink 18-year old Pinot Gris, but such adventures have their rewards. It has a beautiful peachy color and tastes like a softer version of Fino sherry. Actually delicious, nice nutty flavor. — 3 years ago

Michelle M

9.1

Part 2 of grocery store adventures… lemon pith, hay, tart white peach, cantaloupe, orange blossom on the nose. On the palate lemonade and tangerine pith, white peach, hints of lemongrass and basil and a touch of saline with a nice viscous body and a medium finish. Impressive value for a budget buy from my neighborhood Giant. Probably would go well with seafood, salads, and light tangy cheeses (or faux-cheeses ;) ) — a year ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.3

Marvellous
A quite dark style for a BdB
Lots of shades and enjoyment — 3 years ago

Thomas Barnes

9.3

Survived 2020 and cheers to 2021 full of new adventures. — 3 years ago

with Simon